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World Heritage Site Coordinator

Job details
Posting date: 04 June 2024
Salary: £30,000 per year, pro rata
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 16 June 2024
Location: Canterbury, Kent
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week
Company: Canterbury Christ Church University
Job type: Contract
Job reference: REQ05083

Summary

Fixed Term Contract- 3 Years
18 hours per week

Background of Role

This exciting post is a wonderful opportunity to get involved in World Heritage Site management. The successful candidate will coordinate the implementation of the revised Canterbury World Heritage Site Management Plan. You will have experience in balancing the interests of conservation with development, in securing funding and in engaging a diverse range of interest groups. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential. In order to perform their role effectively the Coordinator will need to develop positive working relationships with a wide range of individuals in partner organisations and beyond.

We are looking for a candidate who is educated to degree level or equivalent, comfortable planning, organising and prioritising work whilst exercising judgment in the face of competing pressures, you’re not afraid to think laterally and develop and apply new professional concepts. You’ll also need a sound understanding of heritage management, land management, landscape and nature conservation and a flair for speaking in public, in order to represent the interests of the WHS. Proficient in IT and aware of digital media as an essential communication tool, your ability to be a good advocate, elicit information and facilitate debate is also important.

The post is based at Canterbury Christ Church University within the Canterbury World Heritage Site and we are committed to supporting flexible working relationships wherever possible.


How to Apply

Start date for applications: 04/06/24
Closing date for applications: 16/06/24
Interviews are to be held: 08/07/24

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Jane.Lovell@Canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ5083.

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.